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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

R-20J , Diagnostic X-Ray Beam-Limiting Device. In combination with any of below X-Ray tubes: 06/1.2P364DK-85, 0.6/1.2P324DK-125, 06/1.2P324DK-85, 0.6/1.2P38DE-85. Product Usage: The device is the beam-limiting device for X-ray Radiography.

Z-0261-2013

October 28, 2011

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Shimadzu Medical Systems
Event
Event 62271
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
308 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0261-2013

Official wording

Reason: Shimadzu is recalling Diagnostic X-ray Beam-Limiting Device, Mobile x-ray system and Diagnostic x-ray tube assembly because they do not comply with the Product Performance Standards, 21CFR 1020.30 (m) Beam quality --(1) Half-value layer (HVL), which was revised in 2006. Certain devices might not comply with the requirements for them in some x-ray generating condition after the revision in 2006.

Code information: Device Model #R-20J

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide Distribution

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Shimadzu is recalling Diagnostic X-ray Beam-Limiting Device, Mobile x-ray system and Diagnostic x-ray tube assembly because they do not comply with the Product Performance Standards, 21CFR 1020.30 (m) Beam quality --(1) Half-value layer (HVL), which was revised in 2006. Certain devices might not comply with the requirements for them in some x-ray generating condition after the revision in 2006.